I wish you guys could take a big whiff of this stuff, *inhales deeply*, ahhh-mazing. Smells like fresh apricots and there are definitely times when I'm tempted to lick it off of my face..or hands..whichever. The texture is more of a cream than a milk, however, it does thin out when mixed with water. I don't mind either texture to be honest. I use about one or two pumps, massage it on my damp skin, and rinse. It leaves my face feeling soft and smelling delicious. Ready for the negative? Doesn't remove makeup all that well, or at all really. I found their Lemon Meyer Creamy Cleanser to remove makeup much better. Whether I'm wearing a full face or just mascara and brows, I need to do a double cleanse and sometimes triple (when wearing heavy makeup). That being said, most people will remove their makeup first. Since that's what I normally do anyway, this works great as a second cleanse, in the AM and on days when I don't wear any makeup at all. It hasn't broken me out or irritated my skin, which is the most important thing, but it also hasn't improved my skin in any way. For the price, I think it's definitely worth trying. If you're looking for a makeup remover + cleanser in one, this is not the product for you. Would I repurchase? Yes, definitely.
Retails for approx. $13 CAN. Check out Andalou Naturals for more info.
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Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Juice*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil*, Vegetable Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Oil, Prunus Dulcis (Almond) Milk, Glyceryl Monolaurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Probiotic Complex (Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root, Maltodextrin and Lactobacillus), Fruit Stem Cells (Malus Domestsica, Solar Vitis) and BioActive 8 Berry Complex*, Resveratrol, Ubiquinone (CoQ10), Vitis Vinifera (Grape Seed) Polyphenols, Allantoin, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Mangifera Indica (Mango) Butter, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Extract*†, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) and Borago Officinalis (Borage) Oils*, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Agathosma Capensis (Buchu) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
**Organic
†Fair Trade Made naturally without GMO’s, gluten, paraben preservatives, petrochemicals, phthalates, sulfates, synthetic colors, dyes and fragrances. Verified Gluten-Free 100% Eco-friendly, Vegetarian & Cruelty-Free
I don't think we get this brand in the UK, or if we do I haven't seen it around! It's disappointing when a cleanser just doesn't seem to cleanse, but the scent sounds lovely :) x
ReplyDeleteOh no, that's a shame! I'm sure somewhere carries it, perhaps online is your best bet. It is very disappointing, especially when it's a cream/milk cleanser. xo
DeleteI like Apricot so can imagine the scent, shame about not removing makeup but sounds good for a double cleanse/AM etc as you explained :)
ReplyDeleteYou'd love the scent! xo
DeleteIt looks so creamy! :) Oh i'd love to smell it, maybe i'll buy it just because of that :D xx
ReplyDeletehaha you buy it just to sniff every morning xo
Deletewow the scent of fresh apricots sounds amazing! This brand seems lovely, I'll definitely be checking them out :) x
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful brand with wonderful scents! so lovely. xo
DeleteI have never tried their skincare, but I do like Andalou Naturals sweet orang and argan conditioner and styling cream. They are really affordable.
ReplyDeleteYou should give their skin care a try, might surprise you. Oddly enough, I haven't been crazy about their hair care though. My hair is straight and flat though :P xo
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